tintiddle

(n) a witty retort, thought of too late
an English equivalent for l'esprit de l'escalier

Jack: If dignity was money, you could maybe buy a soda!
Erik:...
Jack: What, no comeback?
Erik: (shame)

(later)

Erik: Awwww damn, I just thought of a tintiddle! I should've said, "I left my comeback in your mom!"

by shobeee October 4, 2013